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Re: [Orchid] Article: Minimal Metalsmithing  
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From: John Walbaum
Date: Mon Aug 06 01:47:12 2007
 
     
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    This reminds me of a previous thread on whether using epoxy resin to
    do inlay was a "legitimate" technique or not. Many enamelists got
    their dander up and denounced the practice. Now we have the same
    thing, with some traditional metalsmiths insinuating that their
    skills are somehow devalued by PMC. This is ridiculous. 

    PMC isn't devaluing anyone's skills. As with epoxy resins, it is
    opening up a market for jewelry products at lower price points. If
    your stuff can't be distinguished enough from products made with
    cheaper materials (including PMC), then there's something wrong with
    your marketing approach. 

    To add to this, we have a comment from someone questioning whether
    Tim McReight might have a financial stake in PMC that has colored
    his interest in the product. This ad hominem circumstantial is
    obnoxious. Mr. McReight has spent a lifetime educating others in
    jewelrymaking and it is quite evident that his enthusiasm for PMC is
    genuine if you read his books or watch his videos on the subject. 

John Walbaum
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